Tom was very welcoming made it easy to do a drop in. Workout was great and the drop-in pass allowed full day access to the gym for which he has a basement area that includes more racks and machines and you can work out while other classes are going on. Will be back in November! read more

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I dropped in the for the week, while in NYC for work. The owner, and coaches were awesome. The classes were welcoming and a lot of fun. I highly recommend this spot for a home gym, or a drop in if you're visiting. read more

New owner is amazing - courteous and helpful. Great atmosphere with a city vibe. All of the necessary equipment is there with the option for a weight workout on the lower level. As a DropIn you have access for the entire day, beyond your CrossFit class read more

Tom was incredibly kind and welcoming; my husband and I dropped in for a birthday trip to NY! great facility, great workout, awesome owner!!!!!!!!! read more

Seriously, what an asshole the owner is, I show up 10 minutes before class and asking I can drop in he says no because I don't have an account and it takes more than 10 Minutes to set up. His words were well it takes more than 10 minutes and then you'll be late. Not because they're full or anything just because it may take more than 10 minutes, and no attempt to be friendly or anything. And this was a 10am class with like 5 people in it, it wasn't busy. Hey how about you work with me and try to get me through it and I'll be a few minutes late. I've been doing CrossFit for 13 years and this is the rudest individual I've ever encountered. I travel frequently and have never had an issue dropping in anywhere in any city or country. Don't come here. read more

Met the new owner Tom who is the nicest and most knowledgeable guy. He was so welcoming and accommodating with letting me get my programming in. So happy I chose here to drop in and would again in the future. Thanks Tom! read more

Super friendly people, equipment well taken care of, well organized class, nice place to drop in when in NYC read more

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There is a new owner since the start of 2024 (or around there). I can't speak to some of the old reviews, but we dropped in after a long day of travel and the owner/coach, Tom, was very welcoming and accommodating. He and his staff are enthusiastic about the place and working hard to make the place better than he found it. They have lots of drop-ins, so creating a good culture there has got to be tough (compared to a box where the regulars outnumber the visitors), but I thought the place was great. Lots of equipment options. Far from pristine like some newer gyms, but this has a garage gym feel. We're going back for another class (at least) before we leave. Thanks Tom! read more

Great experience at older CrossFit affiliate in Hells Kitchen under newer ownership. Really great coaching, environment, and nice expand basement facility. Highly recommend. Favorite spot in NYC for Xfit. read more

Summary: Fine for a drop in if you're experienced and just want to get it over and done with no questions asked (quite literally). Probably a nice place to workout if you live in hells kitchen. Pros: was a well equipped gym. LGBT+ friendly. Good location of you're in hells kitchen/time square area. Cons: the coach barely interacted with me... Like I didn't even get their name... Didn't seem like they provided any feedback to anyones form, or even monitor their workout. My experience: Did a drop in when visiting the city. Had to jump through multiple hoops to even sign up for a class (although one hoop was for vax confirmation, so understandable). Very little instructions, just a workout on a screen. It was completely unlike any other CrossFit gym I've been to. All the regular members seemed to be fine, so maybe I'm the weird one of expecting some sort of coaching by the coach... Coach did mention this was week 4/8, so maybe I should've picked a different class other? It was unclear that this workout was anything other than a regular CrossFit workout on their website. read more

First review of 2018 goes to CFHK, my new home and substitute for a social life. All kinds of people go to this box, including young, old, skinny, rotund, shiny beginners, seasoned members. So ignore the other reviewer who wrote that she was treated poorly because of how she looked/was dressed. *EYE ROLL* *SIT DOWN YELP BITCH BE HUMBLE* It's been five months now, and I've loved it here since day one. It's something you come to look forward to daily, and yes, I realize how masochistic that sounds. Whether you want to lose weight, get lean, build muscle, become better at CrossFit, or meet hot guys, this is where you do it at. What makes HK different from other boxes I've tried, including ones in California and Asia, is that each class is split into two thirty-minute long segments: Strength, in which you work on strength training, and Metcon, in which you do some sort of ab workout, and then a WOD (workout of the day). The coach, either Anthony himself or one of the part-time coaches, explains each move at the beginning of class, and then you make the magic happen. The coaches give it to you straight, no BS, and answer all the questions I bug them with. They introduce out-of-towners or new members at the beginning. Most workouts are intense, and you build up from the bottom, and scale down if you need. There's a program called Wodify that you use to track your progress, available in class or on mobile, along with heart rate monitors you can wear to track heart rate and burned calories. Honorable mention goes to Saturday classes, which are partner workouts, my fave. There's a small gym section upstairs, where you may stretch, socialize, or do extra work, along with locker rooms, which include two showers. Shower products aren't consistent, but they do have some sort of universal hair/body wash concoction. Bring your own everything else. Unrelated to this box, but what I love about CrossFit is that: 1- you have a personal trainer every single class 2- you learn about form and technique. Over and over and over again. No really, it doesn't stop. 3- it affects your entire life, like diet, nutrition, water intake, posture, basic real-world movements (I can climb a rope now holla!), etc 4- it's quality over quantity (a class is an hour, and the program is done for you, whereas most people who go to gyms meander about for a few hours and have no idea what they're doing UGH FOR SHAME) 5- you join a community (or a cult, a really fit and sexy cult) of very interesting, friendly, ambitious, and accomplished people 6- you're able to track progress in a concrete and qualitative way, which is something you don't do in Tonehouse, spinning, boxing, or zumba (sorry not sorry, bye) 7- your only competition is yourself (cliché but true) No, it's not any more dangerous than any other physical activity, no, women won't one day wake up looking bulky, and no, you're not too young, old, weak, or strong to try it. Peep the Groupon deal they have to give it a shot. Then, come find me in class and let's get better-looking naked together (no really, I need a squat partner, come find me). read more

This is the worst drop in experience I've ever had and I travel a lot so that's saying something. The owner, Anthony, coached the class and it seems like he doesn't enjoy his job anymore. Even though two heavy lifts were programmed that day (shoulder press and back squat) there was no demo or discussion of standards with these movements. There was no class warmup. He basically said warmup on your own. He was on his phone instead of coaching. Even little things, like he didn't introduce visitors. Heck, he didn't even introduce himself when we got there. It feels like he is just phoning it in. There's just no enthusiasm at all. The gym itself is in a really cool space and the giant fan helps cooling in the summer but the experience is just bad. I've never experienced anything like that before, it's just bad coaching and gym ownership. The gym must depend on drop in business to survive because there's no way they have regulars. read more

A great CF box/community in the city. Check your ego at the door and follow the program that Anthony laid out for you. He will keep you extra motivated with daily reminder... # of days left till the start of summer. Coaches are super friendly/knowledgeable. I certainly enjoyed my time here and will miss the challenging WODs and fellow CFers. read more

5 stars. I can't really ask for more. Was going to do 4 stars but then I thought, what would I change and.....well, every issue I may have had, was fixed in some sorta way. No Living Social deal. Damn how did I miss that? There's one now, which made me remember to review, and I thought of buying one so that I can occasionally go because I miss it! But, new members only:( So, I came from Cali where there's a x fit on every corner. Lucky ducks. I miss it so much:( Came to NYC where most people are like cross fit? Whats that?The closest one to my place was Reebok and Hells Kitchen. I picked HK because the Reebok was SO rude and unprofessional on the phone I couldn't pay their high prices. Their website wasnt up to date and so I had to talk to a live person to get the 411. Anyways, decided NO. Came to Xfit HL after calling and emailing. Let me start with the owner/trainer Anthony. He was great. I came from LA and he E-mailed me back w/answers to all my questions when I was trying to find a box. And this guy does it all at his gym so you know he's busy. I came in and they corrected some of my moves, started me on the monthly deal and I was super happy. I looked forward to going. There is a website and blog to keep Xfit on your mind when U want it. People are nice and supportive. They had a party potluck that we were all invited too as well but I didn't go. I am a little shy- yes I am -and didn't want to go alone. But lots of people went. What I really liked about this place was we were all at our own level and the trainer (usually Anthony) was really good about knowing your level and working with you. My level was low:) But then, my new job started. I was too tired to commute to the box.. I wanted to go but too far..........so I ended after my month. I miss X fit. I think (still) it is one of the best ways to be fit. I liked this box and Anthony. So, either I ........... Change jobs Work less Open my own box close to me (email me if someone is interested!!) OR convince Anthony to open one here on the UWS where we need one BADLY! I want Xfit back! read more

So 2 years later I'm still here. 5-6 days a week- Getting better, stronger, and faster everyday. The gym has changed so much since I first joined. New walls, new floors, there are now towels, showers, sex-club colored locker rooms, little devil horn-ed wall ball targets, a disco ball, air conditioning (WhAt!).. to name a few It's come to the point where my review is just completely bias because I've fallen in love with CrossFit Hell's Kitchen- the coaches, the classes, the people, the equipment, the space, the community, the open bars (yes, you read that correctly- as in dranks), the parties, and of course, Anthony (Head Coach, Owner, Mr. Amazing) Walking in the door may be a bit intimidating, esp if its 7pm and there's full class of focused, sweaty, almost grunt-y, huffy-puffy people. But underneath the layer of dripping bodily fluids, we're all pretty friendly and welcoming. Coming from out of town? Don't be fooled by our stone-cold, unamused faces- it's not that we're meanies, it's just the default New Yorker face. Smile and we smile back! Voice your concern of how much the WOD's gonna suck, we're right there with you! Never done CrossFit before but you're curious? Do a trial class! Come in motivated and with an open mind and you may just get hooked. And of course, not everything's for everyone but you never know what you like if you don't try it. and i'm just going to leave this right here.. http://crossfithellskitchen.com/from-humble-beginnings-humility-to-this-day/ read more

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YELP 365 CHALLENGE - 2014: 27/365 The community is big here. From the second you walk in to the last minute you walk out there is a tightly united community felt throughout this place. Every single person I got to chat with made me feel so welcomed from the owner Anthony, to the other coaches, to the various members I came across. I loved how Anthony kept circulating to make sure he was helping each individual and pushing them to do their best during the WOD. It was pretty awesome to PR on my 1 rep max Back Squat at 115lbs. I took it much easier as Anthony recommended on my Front Squat sequence of 55lbs because I had a bruised shoulder on the right. In the end I finished the WOD at 13:40min 1000 m Row 30 Thrusters 55lbs (Rx 75) 500m Row 15 Thrusters It was also really awesome to meet and work out next to Jacinto the oldest Games level athlete and coach at this box still rocking it hard during our WOD today. I'm a sure fan of CrossFit Hell's Kitchen! read more

I visited CrossFit Hells Kitchen the other day on a free, first-time workout. I am very athletic but I am trying to get into crossfit because I want to get stronger, so I want to find a gym where I can become a regular member. From the moment I walked in the owner/trainer was rude and dismissive towards me. I'm not sure if its because I was on a free pass, because I of how I look(thin), or because of how I was dressed(crop top) but it was a terrible experience. Not only was the owner rude, but the members there were all staring me down the entire time. I have never done crossfit before, which I emphasized to the trainer/owner, yet he gave me barely any instruction whatsoever. Literally 2 minutes telling me what to do and that was it for the whole workout. Aside from being uncomfortable with the situation the whole time, I felt physically unsafe lifting weights over my head with minimal instruction. After the workout my joints and muscles felt like I had abused them, and thats coming from someone who frequently works out for 6h a day with no problem. Maybe its fine for experienced crossfitters, but I think all beginners should stay away. You won't get any proper instruction in a sport with a high incidence of injury. I can't understand how the owner could allow something like that to happen in his gym. Oh and he just lost the money of a new member. read more

Meh, ok gym .. coach said maybe 2 words to me besides when he was griping about me not signing up for the drop in online. Make sure you sign up online or you will be lectured on how it's "common courtesy" to let them know you're coming (I've done it in NY/ Chicago/Orlando and it was fine). Just take my money or tell me you're full... save the lecture. Not going back read more

Being a frequent traveler for business, And a competitive crossfit athlete, I ALWAYS look for the Crossfit gym in the area that I will be visiting in advance. This gym came recommended, but My guess is more so for closeness to Times Square, rather than for the actual coaching and class atmosphere. I will say that I have visited MANY crossfit gyms, and this one ranks of the lowest Below are the major issues I had while dropping in: 1. Atmosphere: nobody was welcoming to drop ins, nobody introduced theirselves, the coach didn't even introduce himself, and I never even got his name. Some of their "competitor girls" just glared the entire time, and didn't speak one word. For a gym that is mostly drop-ins you'd think you'd be more welcoming 2. Coaches: don't really coach, no safe and valid warmup, too distracted to pay attention to people's form 3. Business model: half hour classes, again, no time for warmup, coaches expect you to grab a barbell Right as the class starts and assume everyone is proficient in their movements. 4. Location: if you are in a big city and your primary demographic is a drop in from out of town, ensure you have a full time front-desk staff during gym hours, so that the coach on duty isn't distracted and is able to monitor and coach the class 5. The metcon: too complicated and unnecessary, a burpee doesn't have to have a thousand things in it to be effective. On a positive, it was a gym, and there was equipment to use. Will I recommend spending $30 to drop in for a class? Probably not. read more

I was really disappointed. I dropped in from out of town. The coaches weren't inviting or friendly. No one made an effort to say hi. The coach for the session didn't even introduce himself. The WOD was good but I go to Crossfit for the community as well. Most experiences have been great. Not this one. read more

Bought a LivingSocial deal for unlimited classes for a month here. Purchased it in mid-June and I finally redeemed it in September. Why did I wait so long to go? I was freaking petrified! I had nightmares about going and just sucking so hard. I probably wouldn't have gone, EVER...if my friend hadn't texted me, or just annoyed me every hour telling me that I need to sign up. Actually, it turned out to be easier than I thought. Sure, I felt sore after 45 minutes of box jumps, chest pull ups and weight lifting...but it didn't have all the other crazy workouts I've seen on YouTube. I was actually able to do a pull up (I have never successfully done one in my life!), and weight lift (okay, it was only 20lbs...but it's a start). I love that there are at least three pro-Crossfitters who are there to guide you, tell you what you're doing wrong, how to correct it, yadda yadda. I NEED someone like that. The class has about 30 people. Big space. Small bathrooms, only one shower. They have a rowing machine though! Yayuhhhh. And ginormous fans that are on the highest speed throughout the workout. This will be my new home for the remainder of this month. Hurrah! read more

I was really disappointed dropping in to this box. No one welcomed me so I went around and introduced myself with the assumption that everyone else must also have been a drop in. Wrong. Everyone there was a regular and yet still no one spoke to me. The wod was a partner wod and when the wod was over my partner didn't even speak to me. The next group was waiting for us to finish and didn't cheer us on as they watched us finish. The wod was a bit complicated but there wasn't a place it was written when it could be seen during the wod. The other issue was there was no place to write down our score during the wod. We had to keep track in our head until the end. Next time I'm in NYC I will be finding a different box to drop in. read more

The best of the best! I've been to a regular gym, boutique gyms, boxing gyms, you name it. I've seen some results, but that took some time on top of money with a personal trainer (blah blah blah I know diet plays a big role, but that's not the point). At CrossFit Hell's Kitchen, I've spent the last month working my ass off. I don't know what it is, but I've become super competitive - not with others, but with myself. Each class, I push myself further and further. Anthony and the other coaches are amazing, always helping me with my form, encouraging me, helping me push harder. And if it's not a coach helping you, a fellow CrossFitter will definitely lend a helping hand. The camaraderie at CFHK is AMAZING! Since I've moved to the city in February, I haven't found anyone nicer than the people here at CFHK. I've heard that at other crossfit gyms/boxes, classes can be ridiculously crowded, coaches don't focus or care about form, people are always getting injured, or no one pushes one another . That is definitely not the case here! I know I said I worked my ass off, but I'll be honest. My ass is still there, just nicer LOL. I haven't felt this good about myself in a while. I've begun to watch what I eat not to lose weight, but to optimize my workouts! I'm no longer worried about lifting too much weight or looking super buff. I am constantly trying to get my beast mode on here, and somehow I still managed to lose an inch and some lbs in a month! Thanks CFHK! Someone once told me that Crossfit will change your life, they weren't lying! read more

I have been doing Crossfit for over 8 years. This was my first time to New York. This gym has a do not drop your barbell rule, EVER. Try doing a max snatch with that rule. There are pads they ask you to place on the floor to guide your bar down to. Coaching was just "ok" 130$ EACH for my husband and I to Crossfit for 4 days. Choose the Reebok Crossfit gym if you find yourself In this area! read more

Started at Crossfit Hell's Kitchen on a Groupon deal back in April and have never been the same since. The coaches and fellow athletes are so nice and encouraging. I started off barely able to hold up a barbell. The first WOD I went to had us doing 150 wall balls which I thought I would never be able to do and surprisingly, I did it. That's the thing about this place. The people around you inspire you to do things you'd never thought possible, but they also make sure you don't injure yourself in the process. All the coaches are sticklers on form, which is imperative to preventing injury. This place is no frills. This isn't Equinox or Crunch. It's not about amenities here so if you're looking for Kiehl's bath products or a "lounge" to wait for class to start, this is probably not for you. If you want to train with knowledgeable and attentive coaches to become a stronger athlete and be surrounded by a community with similar goals, then you've come to the right place. P.S. Yelpers who have complained about us running up and down 36th Street, I apologize. Believe me, I would rather not be dodging people and halal carts during my runs, but such is life in the Big Apple. Runners are everywhere. And if we had elsewhere to run, we would. Now be nice and stop giving one stars for things that are out of this place's control. read more

I've been going to CFHK now for over 8 months and everything about this place has done nothing short of change my life forever. I had worked out for most of my adult life and managed to stay in moderately decent shape, but sometimes fluctuating up and down a bit. It wasn't until I discovered Crossfit that I was able to get into the best shape of my life, and truly want to do everything necessary to stay that way. Haven now been to several other Crossfits around the country, when I travel I have to say, there really is no place like home! To me, it feels like other CF boxes (not all, but some) are geared towards the masses - the people who want to "try something different" or who have heard of CF, think of it as the latest craze, so they buy a Groupon to be able to say they're in on the hottest, newest trend. If that is you, then CFHK is NOT for you! The owner and head coach, Anthony is serious about fitness and he expects his Crossfitters to be just as serious as he is. He doesn't care what level you're at, as long as you continue to push yourself to do better and to do more. And if he thinks you're being lazy and not pushing your limits (without hurting yourself), then he has absolutely no problem telling you so. This is EXACTLY what I need, as a 46 year old man to get the kind of results I want. He fosters an environment there that makes you want to do more and he and his coaches know just how much to push and when. And this is a FUN box too. I know this may sound cliche, but I truly have found another family at CFHK and I couldn't be more thrilled about the friends I've made and the relationships that continue to grow and thrive. Everyone is supportive, there is no judgement if you can't do something as prescribed and we really do all genuinely like each other. So, if you're serious about fitness and you want to become a great Crossfit athlete someday, this is absolutely the box for you. However, if all you want is in on the latest fad and you're not willing to work hard and push your limits, there are plenty of other boxes in NY that are better for you. Don't waste your money if you're not ready to commit.. That's what CFHK is all about and that's what I LOVE about it! read more

New to Cross Fit I was extremely excited to see a groupon for CFHK. It was the push I needed o finally try out CF and see what the craze is all about without dropping a crazy amount of money on a membership. A bit about my fitness background: I'm a personal trainer and have taught a handful of group fitness classes as well. I have zero experience in olympic lifting though which is where a lot of the CF moves stem from. I workout 6 days a week doing it all- strength training, HIIT, running, cycling, yoga and dance. I definitely have a solid level of fitness ability and am not new to working out or group fitness by any means. The first thing that as off-putting to me about CrossFit Hell's Kitchen was the groupon email we received that outline how it worked. It was written in a rather hostile tone with statements like "This is CrossFit, not kindergarten". I found that to be a bit "much", I get that we should take our reservations in the required basics class seriously, but the email felt a bit rude. I ended up not activated my groupon for a few months because I already had a bad vibe about the owner, Anthony, and the barbell basics class was only being offered Saturday mornings when I had work or Tuesday mornings when I had school. During winter break it was finally time to take the required course "barbell basics" and cash in on my unlimited month of CrossFit. I haven't been able to go as often as I would like due to an already planned vacation and getting my wisdom-teeth out last minute, but I think what I've seen is enough to know that there's definitely some issues with this box: --classes are CROWDED. I came to classes in the morning, I came to classes in the late afternoon and I came to classes at night... and all of them were crowded. This meant less personal attention and a whole lot of people holding heavy bars with not a lot of space for error. -- stemming off of how crowded the classes are they are crowded with newbies, including myself. Nothing against clueless newbies, since I am one of them, but 5+ people who are clueless about olympic lifts is a scary situation to be in. -- I was only able to take classes with Anthony since it's when it fit into my schedule. I found his approach to coaching to be as off-putting as the initial "this is cross fit not kindergarten" email. I could see how frustrated he was with me at times because I was cautious of certain moves from a previous shoulder injury and asked a lot of questions. I feel he pushed at times when pushing was not necessary whereas I'm a believer in listening to your body and knowing your limits. -- the box seems to be under construction of some sort making the areas where the equipment is held a mess. I swear I didn't hate everything about my CFHK: --The best part was definitely the people. There's a clear community and I talked to a bunch of really cool people. The veterans were always willing to help point out where equipment is... but really at the end of the day it's not their job to coach me through a WOD. People were definitely friendlier than your average gym-class in manhattan. Truthfully, you get what you paid for with a groupon. Classes filled with too many newbies who need lots of personal attention, myself included. I feel bad for the regulars. If i do continue with CF in the future I will definitely be in search of a box with less crowded classes and that spend more time working on technique. read more

The best Crossfit place in the city. Eric and Anthony are just phenomenal coaches I ever met. read more

This crossfit rocks!! Dropped in on a Saturday while visiting New York. Very welcoming atmosphere, clean gym, and the WOD was intense (wall walks, muscle-ups, etc). No egos here, just hard work :) read more

I couldn't ask for a better workout, a more motivating, educated coach, or a more inclusive group of people than I found at Crossfit Hell's Kitchen. I started with a 3-month Groupon for unlimited classes, and went 3-4 times per week before work. Previously, I took group fitness classes at NYSC and was not familiar with olympic style lifting, though I enjoyed HIIT-style workouts. As the newbie, Anthony and other CF vets welcomed me & let me know when my positioning was off. They even stepped in to help -- like the first time I did a nose-to-wall headstand and one guy offered to help spot after seeing my multiple failed attempts alone! The results were incredible. I've never seen my body respond so quickly to a workout and my arms quickly began to show tone (I've never had muscle definition in my arms!). Note: These results can become addicting. Anthony keeps the exercises interesting, and more importantly, is at the box all the time. With one person there all the time, he has the ability to monitor your progress, help you work through your unique trouble-areas and help you reach your fitness goals. read more

The facts: - Committed owners and coaches, with first class equipment - Versatile programming with amazing class schedule that's as dedicated to strength as it is traditional CrossFit metcons - 3mo I've dropped 30+ lbs going ~3x/week and being sensible with but liberal with diet Women to men and novice to advanced....everyone I've seen come has a great time and the programming fits like a glove. If you're even mildly considering the idea, pull the trigger and give it a trial month. (*final tip for any ex-athletes getting their groove back: when i began i hadn't worked out in close to 2yrs, but was a former D1 tennis player and amateur MMA fighter. for the first month went 1-2x/week tops. lesson: don't be a hero if you're starting out of shape even if you used to ball hard at training) read more

C-- oach Anthony runs this gym and does it well R-- enovated recently and is, in my humble opinion, HUGE O-- nly wish I have is that this gym was in LA S-- ign in a crossfithellskitchen.com if your a member and reserve S-- pace in a CF class. F-- ollow the WODs on the website which is also maintained very well I-- enjoyed the one class I took at this location T-- he equipment is new, durable, and clean. I love this box! read more

I'm sure this is a nice box, but as a visitor from out of town, my husband and I weren't happy with the customer service. I attempted to reserve a class online, and gave my credit card number, only to be redirected to a message saying the class I wanted wasn't available. We called several times and sent multiple emails, attempting further to reserve a class, and responses were delayed until we were no longer able to make time for a class as our schedule was full and we were only in town for three days. We asked for a refund and this was refused. He told us that we could use the class pass the next time we were in NYC. We live in Seattle. Not helpful. Other gyms I have visited go out of their way to take care of customers. Anthony did not do this. 100% dissatisfied. read more

I've only been to a few "boxes" but CFHK has been the best so far and will continue to be the place I go to whenever I want to do Crossfit. The workouts are so varied and interesting. You're always doing something different, and they have all sorts of equipment. Yet there's always some level of consistency (with many other Crossfit gyms there rarely is). You can tell there's a lot of thought put into the WODs at CFHK. You won't do 300 squats one day and then not do anything similar until 2 weeks later. You get to actually see your progress in strength and skill from week to week. The coaches are always super helpful, supportive and informative. Lots of emphasis on good form. Unlike other boxes, you won't ever be encouraged to do more weight faster without first knowing how to do the exercise properly so as to avoid injury. For me, exercise is very individual. I don't go to the gym to make friends, and I mostly want to be left alone while I'm busy kicking my own ass. But the coaches are always standing by to provide just enough encouragement and people are friendly if you reach out. If you go consistently you'll also find that there's a community you can tap into; they have lots of events and a hardcore team of regulars. Of course, like anything in life, there are some people who are kinda jerky, cold, or who are more competitive than supportive or whatever. But compared to most other boxes, people at CFHK are very nice and easy to talk to in my opinion. Y'know, if you're into that sorta thing... read more

Went here today for the first time with a friend and throughly enjoyed it. It does help that I follow Crossfit and at least know what some of the exercises look like however t was a completely different experience doing them. I work out 4-5 times a week so I'm in good shape but Crossfit pushes you and I love that about it. If you want a great workout then this is for you.The gym is very clean and the people where nice and friendly. There was a main coach, Anthony coaching the class but because we were beginners we had an individual coach who kept a close watch on us and helped with the movements which was nice. It's good to have a one on one when you're really not sure what's going on. It's not a huge space , somewhat intimate but that lets you feel like your a team and you're in this together. Try a free beginner class if u feel inclined. I recommend it. read more

AWESOME! I have lived 4 years in New York and haven't encountered such a great place until coming across this gym (or box for those crossfitters out there). I came across CFHK via a groupon back in January. I had always wanted to try it, but was a bit scared given how intense it was. But I gave it a try anyways. Over the next few months I found it to be amazing and here's why: 1. Great Instructors: Everyone is super friendly and helpful. There are usually 2-3 instructors per class making sure you have the right form and assisting you in anyway possible. 2. Easy to Schedule: I book my classes online the week of through a simple to use website. I have never run into any issues. 3. Amazing Workout: classes are usually broken out into 2 parts, a strength building section and a conditioning piece. Each is equally as difficult and at the end of the class you feel like you got run over by a bus (in a good way?) 4. Fun: is it weird that I look forward to every class? each session is different and difficult. It pushes you to physical levels you never thought possible and it feels great. For anyone that's looking into gyms, I highly recommend coming here. Dont waste your money on a gym that's equally priced and provides nothing but machines. What you are paying for here is a routine. A set of professionals that are structuring your workout schedule and making sure you get the most for your money. Not to mention there are many others in your class in your same shoes. Theres a certain vibe in crossfit that comes from working out with others that pushes you to do your best. so in summary, definitely try CFHK out! read more

Dropped in for open gym to do the Wodapalooza '17 WOD 5. Anthony, the owner, was very hospitable, and the coaches and members were very friendly. Good equipment, clean facility. I definitely recommend dropping in when you are visiting New York city. read more

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Dropped in early this morning on a work trip. It was $15 for a drop in. Very very reasonable. I've stopped in boxes all over the country and very few of them are free anymore, especially in tourist cities like Manhattan. In Miami a box tried to charge $50 (so I went running). The WOD was: 70 pistols 50 T2B 30 OH Squats 200 DUs The owner / coach was Anthony. He welcomed me and introduced me to the class as it was starting. People were friendly. The gym has lockers and an upstairs stretching/warm up area in addition to a good sized main floor that has clearly marked "spots" for each person when doing barbell work. If you've been to other boxes you know how messy it can get. They have plenty of equipment. Anthony inquired about an injury (I had put on form) and gave great tips on stretches (some new to me) and on T2B. I will definitely drop in again on upcoming trips. Only thing I didn't like was not being able to buy a tee shirt instead of paying the drop in. But I'm a cheapskate, so that one is on me. read more

Writing this review is conflicting. The training program and WODs are solid, a good (but not excellent) assortment of weights and equipment but the vibe and culture at this gym, as mentioned in other reviews, is off...in a bad way. Would recommend this gym only if you 100% know what you are doing, care nothing about gym community, and require zero coaching or tweaking in your form/technique. Tbh, if you can say yes to those three criteria I'd ask you why you are wasting your money on this box when you could just get WODs from an app for much less. I did two months here and just couldn't get over the bad vibes that seem to radiate here. The coaches, apart from Romel, were genuinely not interested in correcting form or too busy talking to the chosen few that their role seemed to lack any purpose. Anthony let's you know how many days until summer. Very helpful if you are unable to do basic math, but not helpful if your squat/clean/deadlift/etc are off. Bottom line? Are you an expert who doesn't care about community? Come! Otherwise...you have many other options in Manhattan. read more

My buddy and I are in town for an upcoming cruise and dropped-in for a workout without signing-up online. The owner/coach, Anthony despite having a packed on-going class, made time and accommodated to get us in to the 9am class. During the workout, it was very apparent that he cared about his folks' practice and still managed to pay close attention to us (whom he's unfamiliar with) and to those who were just starting out. I'll refrain from writing a novel and end with saying thanks for having us--if I lived in the area, I would definitely be coming to your box read more